Suzuki GSX 8T vs Suzuki V-Strom 800 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GSX 8Tstacks up against the Suzuki V-Strom 800. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSX 8TSuzuki V-Strom 800
Model year20262026
Price$10,649$10,249
Engine776 cc776 cc
Weight201 kg223 kg
Seat height815 mm825 mm
Fuel capacity15.0 L20.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Roadsport2-X 120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W / Dunlop® Roadsport2-X 180/55 ZR17 M/C 73WDunlop® D614F 110/80 R19 M/C 59V / Dunlop® D614 150/70 R17 M/C 69V

Suzuki GSX 8T vs Suzuki V-Strom 800 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GSX 8T and the Suzuki V-Strom 800 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSX 8T brings its published horsepower in a 201 kg package, while the Suzuki V-Strom 800 counters with its own power figure at 223 kg. On price, the Suzuki V-Strom 800 has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: